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Britain, Australia, and Canada on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine in a coordinated diplomatic move aimed at reviving hopes for a two-state solution amid the ongoing war in Gaza. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a televised address, said the UK’s recognition was intended to preserve the possibility of peace at a time […]
The United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, has launched a new dark web portal designed to securely recruit foreign spies particularly from Russia and other regions of strategic interest. The portal, named “Silent Courier,” aims to provide a safe and anonymous channel for individuals with access to sensitive information, such as intelligence on terrorism or […]
Britain and the United States have signed a sweeping technology pact aimed at deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK. The “Tech Prosperity Deal” includes £31 billion ($42 billion) in investment commitments from top American firms, led by Microsoft, […]
US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom this week is already shaping up to be controversial, echoing his first trip six years ago. During that 2019 visit, Trump famously clashed with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, backed Boris Johnson in the Conservative leadership race, and suggested that the NHS could be included in […]
A delegation from the British High Commission in Lagos has visited Akwa Ibom State to explore trade and investment opportunities. The team, led by Deputy High Commissioner Johnny Baxter, was received by Governor Umo Eno on Thursday. Eno highlighted his administration’s ARISE Agenda, which focuses on industrialisation, tourism, job creation, and infrastructure expansion. He showcased […]
Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has admitted failing to pay the correct property tax on a flat purchase, following mounting pressure over the issue in recent days. The 45-year-old, who also serves as Housing Minister, revealed on Wednesday that she had referred herself to the government’s ethics adviser and notified the tax authorities, blaming […]
Tens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the UK government and warned they will be removed if they overstay their visas. The Home Office said the move follows an “alarming” increase in students entering on study visas and later applying for asylum once their visas expire. For the first time, the […]
The British government has barred Israeli officials from attending a major arms fair in London next month, escalating tensions between the two countries over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The Ministry of Defence confirmed on Friday that no Israeli government delegation will be invited to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in September. […]
Through its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday lauded the economic and trade reforms being implemented by the Tinubu Administration. The reforms, though painful, were necessary to get the economy back on track, the envoy said. He described them as bold, brave and positive steps that have been creating new […]
The Nigerian presidency has responded sharply to recent claims made by UK Conservative Party leader and Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch regarding her inability to pass Nigerian citizenship to her children. Badenoch, in an interview aired Sunday on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, said it was “virtually impossible” to get Nigerian citizenship and asserted that her children […]
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